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A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule which would have eliminated medical debt from Americans credit reports.

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

Adding this competitor created by the big three credit bureaus likely means credit score prices will go up, not down.

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the widely recognized FICO score, to ...

Dun & Bradstreet is a pillar in business credit reporting as thousands of companies rely on its data to make decisions each ...

NewHomeSource reports that stronger credit scores in 2025 lead to fewer risky loans, ensuring a more stable housing market ...

A 600 credit score falls into the bad credit range. Find out how your score affects your financial life and what steps you can take to strengthen it.

What’s the importance of credit score vs. other factors in getting a loan. It’s similar to a college application — your credit score is like your GPA or your SAT score.

What credit score do you need to get the best deal on a car lease? Here’s how your score affects the lease terms, and why the ...